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The Parades

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A woman searches for her missing son after a calamity, only to realize that she has died and is now confined to a realm of restless spirits.
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Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/04/2024
3/5
The movie is long and sometimes the storyline gets a bit too stretched thin to cover the runtime but it’s a delight to watch if you feel like you need someone to understand your feelings. Go to Full Review
James Marsh South China Morning Post 05/09/2024
3/5
While The Parades never quite reaches Earth-shaking levels of profound melodrama, the results may well force a tear or two. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 03/21/2024
6
“The Parades” incorporates all the good and the bad of contemporary Japanese cinema, but definitely succeeds in one very important factor, of putting a smile on the face of its viewer, which is what deems the movie a success in the end. Go to Full Review
Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media 03/11/2024
Movies about people who don't know they are dead are not unusual, so what is new here? Go to Full Review
James Hadfield Japan Times 03/01/2024
2/5
The Parades is just as gentle as Kore-eda’s movie [After Life], but it doesn’t reach the same depths, either in its meditations on mortality and memory or on the nature of film itself. Go to Full Review
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Due F Dec 1 The Parades portrays wandering spirits who gather not to haunt, but to help each other release lingering regrets, weaving Minako’s quiet panic and the gentle stories of other souls into a tender exploration of unfinished goodbyes. Instead of sharp conflicts, the film guides viewers through the inner turbulence of characters confronting old wounds, gradually revealing emotional ties that deepen its impact. With sincere performances, soft visuals, and a hauntingly warm after-credit sequence, the film becomes a bittersweet reminder to live fully so we leave nothing unresolved behind. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more Thomas A 06/28/2024 A nice, sweet supernatural drama that kept me hooked the entire show. Although the lack of ghostly special effects diluted the experience. See more Dixie M 03/31/2024 I liked it very much. I enjoy magical realism, and thought this movie was a good example of fine acting and a gentle story. It reminded me of short stories by Borges and a bit of Hundred Years of Solitude. It may not be to everyone's taste but I did recommend it. See more Hadassah Ministry H 03/19/2024 This is a wonderful, powerful movie that makes you think about your interactions with people in your life. Although I believe what the Bible teaches in 2 Corinthians 5:8 "…that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," this film is thought provoking and takes you through a whirlwind of emotions. You'll love it; just get your tissues ready. See more Luis Miguel V 03/15/2024 Espectacular y hermoso drama japonés. Una hermosa forma de ver el paso del alma por el purgatorio. Una película para reflexionar sobre nuestro paso por la vida terrenal. See more Joe R 03/07/2024 An immaculate depiction of love after death. Beautiful cinematography and realistic writing make this a beautiful experience both visually and emotionally. In addition to its beautifully told story, the film satisfies with each bittersweet, and tearjerking climax to our character's journeys. Will definitely be checking out more from this director. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman searches for her missing son after a calamity, only to realize that she has died and is now confined to a realm of restless spirits.
Director
Michihito Fujii
Producer
Takuya Michiue, Naomi Satô, Ryo Yukizane
Screenwriter
Michihito Fujii
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Babel Label, Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 29, 2024
Runtime
2h 12m
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